Powell Butte
Community School
Powell Butte Community School develops the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and excel academically. Through place-based learning our students become stewards of their environment and community.
Community
Inquiry
Civics
Authenticity
Engagement
Place-based Learning
Powell Butte Community School is located in Powell Butte, Oregon.
Our Core Values
Community
PBCS believes in creating a community of learners. Ensuring that students feel a
part of their classroom and school community is important.
At PBCS students have a voice, they build strong relationships, and can focus their energy on learning!
Inquiry
Through inquiry, students learn concepts, skills, and explore the world around them.
Students learn through direct experiences with their local community and environment while exploring topics that spark their interest.
Civics
Students gain hands-on experience with leadership skills and the democratic
process through civic engagement.
Students and educators collaborate with local partners to create meaningful projects to build an understanding of the place we live.
Authenticity
Authenticity nurtures the mind. Relevance is essential for all learners as they cultivate their curiosity and grow their love for learning. At PBCS we recognize the need of students to engage in real-life experiences and authentic learning opportunities within their academics.
Engagement
Keeping students captivated and ready to learn is no small task! The personalized learning experience at PBCS incorporates relationships, collaboration, autonomy, choice, and voice, engaging students in their learning.
Place-based Learning
Place-based education immerses students in their local environment by looking through cultural, social, and natural lenses. Students explore the place they live in the classroom and beyond in a variety of field study experiences.